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by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:39 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: switching from Tier 2 to Tier 1
Replies: 9
Views: 1423
United Kingdom

ukcalling wrote:I am talking about earning in last 12 months and not the maintainence funds .
Read http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... /earnings/
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 Extn - Application Form doubt
Replies: 10
Views: 2402
United Kingdom

Re: Tier1 Extn - Application Form doubt

All, I am planning to apply for Tier1 Extention.I have below doubts on filling the application. Can you please advise for this? 1) Page20-D5 - Little confused in understanding the statement, what should I select YES/NO? - I still have 6 months of valid Tier1 visa. Are either the applicant’s curre...
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:21 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Introduction of immigration cap deemed unlawful
Replies: 137
Views: 40865
United Kingdom

by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Incorme proof
Replies: 1
Views: 436
United Kingdom

Re: Incorme proof

Dear All, May be these questions have been replied but would you all please reply my query on income 1) I get bonus in the month of december and it is mentioned in the seperate pay slip and I have my normal pay slip too. So in the 12th month I get two pay slip one for my salary and another for my b...
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Child Dependent Tier1 visa- Both parents are having TIER 1
Replies: 2
Views: 578
United Kingdom

Re: Child Dependent Tier1 visa- Both parents are having TIER

Hi, Me and my husband is having TIER 1 visa. My husbang is already in UK. I am planning to apply dependant visa for my child main applicant being me. Now I have resigned from my job and I dont have any latest playslips. Do I need to attach any payslips? Iam showing my bank statements for maintenena...
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 General - Dependant - Clarification
Replies: 2
Views: 567
United Kingdom

Re: Tier 1 General - Dependant - Clarification

Hi I am currently on Tier 1 General Migrant Visa in the UK. My Visa is valid until 07 Nov 2012. I am a practising Chartered Accountant and I have the Certificate of Practice issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. I had a temporary job until October and then establish...
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 8:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Travelling to UK on Travel Document??
Replies: 7
Views: 1613
United Kingdom

Re: Thanks...

sushdmehta wrote:
cool_zero wrote: Can I apply for Tier 1 if I am currently in UK and under Tier 2 Intra-company transfer (Established Staff) category?
Yes.

regards
Yes.
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Regarding name on Invoices
Replies: 4
Views: 853
United Kingdom

Re: Regarding name on Invoices

Hi Members, I am working as a self employed...running my own private consultancy...i have to apply for Tier 1(G) visa in future...could you please guide me in order to submit my invoices...should i print my name or my company name on the invoices. Thanks TI1 out of country is going to be closed. Pl...
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Are they still accepting fresh applications for Tier 1 G?
Replies: 17
Views: 3231
United Kingdom

Re: Are they still accepting fresh applications for Tier 1 G

Guys, Did anybody apply for fresh Tier 1 General after the news came out ? I assume you mean online applications? I cant believe that BIA is so efficient that they would take down the online application form so soon after the announcement :D As being discussed in http://www.immigrationboards.com/vi...
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Evidence date
Replies: 6
Views: 985
United Kingdom

Out-country applications do not have a full right of appeal. The date of application depends on whether payment transactions are authorised online or offline. So it depends on how the process works in countries where online application is the only method to apply. regards Agreed. It is not very cle...
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:59 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: switching from Tier 2 to Tier 1
Replies: 9
Views: 1423
United Kingdom

ukcalling wrote:@aosun007/sushdmehta : thank you for your reply.

How much earnings i need to maintain for 12 months?
Are you talking about earnings in last 12 months? Or are you talking about the maintenance (which needs to be maintained for 3 months)?
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:56 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying for Tier 1 on 16/12
Replies: 8
Views: 1674
United Kingdom

karthikravi wrote:I just wondered how the process is... I have heard from some ppl that it gets to the UKBA @ UK....
As sushdmenhta said, how does it matter? You may hear many stories, but they are just stories at the end of the day.
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:55 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 to Settlement
Replies: 2
Views: 539
United Kingdom

Re: Tier1 to Settlement

Hi, I am on tier 1 visa at present. On 24th June 2012, I will in UK for 5 years. But my TIER 1 visa will expire in the end of April 2012. Can anyone help if i would certainly need to renew my tier1 visa before applying for settlement or is there any other way that i can directly apply for settlemen...
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:54 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 to Settlement
Replies: 2
Views: 539
United Kingdom

Re: Tier1 to Settlement

Hi, I am on tier 1 visa at present. On 24th June 2012, I will in UK for 5 years. But my TIER 1 visa will expire in the end of April 2012. Can anyone help if i would certainly need to renew my tier1 visa before applying for settlement or is there any other way that i can directly apply for settlemen...
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Planning to apply on 2nd,March,2011
Replies: 6
Views: 1816
United Kingdom

Thanks for the response. Last day i read that the quota system has been ruled out by UK court. I am planning to apply from Saudi Arabia. So it means out country? If that is the case what's your advise. Yes, out of country. Not clear yet what the impact of the ruling will be for existing/new applica...
by gregshukla
Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:43 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: TIER 1 General migrant dependant - Eligible to study?
Replies: 10
Views: 1782
United Kingdom

One more question on the same topic.. please help me with the information. If my wife graduates from a UK university while on a tier-1 general migrant dependant, will she be eligible to apply for a post-study tier 1 visa later on? My confusion is that if the post-study visa is only for people who h...
by gregshukla
Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 Dependent - Documents (Original or Scanned)
Replies: 1
Views: 557
United Kingdom

Re: Tier1 Dependent - Documents (Original or Scanned)

Hi, I will apply for dependent Visa for my wife and child next week. I am in UK so would like to know if I should post the following documents to India or they accept scanned copy - 1. Rent Agreement 2. Pay Slip ( I have just one) 3. Offer Letter from Employer 4. Cover and Sponsorship Letter from m...
by gregshukla
Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying in-country but maintenance funds in India
Replies: 4
Views: 902
United Kingdom

Re: Applying in-country but maintenance funds in India

Hi, I have 2 questions 1) what is the amount i need to show - is it 2800 + 1600 or 800 + 1600? 2)I have anyways maintained 2800 +1600. But specifying this amount in the covering letter - will the caseworker get confused? You dont need a covering letter. You dont need to mention any amounts. Casewor...
by gregshukla
Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:00 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Clarification on Maintenance fund
Replies: 3
Views: 712
United Kingdom

Re: Clarification on Maintenance fund

Hi Experts, Can you give the clarification on below query.I am applying for Tier1 visa from Saudi arabia.I need to show the maintenance fund for myself and my dependents’. But the money is in my Indian NRI account. Can I show the NRI bank statements as proof for the same or is it mandatory that I...
by gregshukla
Sun Dec 19, 2010 9:57 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Planning to apply on 2nd,March,2011
Replies: 6
Views: 1816
United Kingdom

Re: You do your math

1. October's quotas were filled on Oct 24th. 2. December's quotas were filled on Dec 7th I would say that * January quotas will be filled on January 1st (add a few days fro the Christmas) * February quotes to be filled on Jan 24th * March - Feb 17 * April - on March 7th. You get the idea... I might...
by gregshukla
Sun Dec 19, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent guidance please on Tier 1 - Dependent VISA
Replies: 4
Views: 666
United Kingdom

ashleo wrote:Hi,

Would my payslip and ISA certificate not enough for the available fund confirmation??

Thanks
Ash
No, maintenance proof has to come from bank. Having payslips is in no way connected to showing maintenance for last 3 months.

Which bank do you have your account with?
by gregshukla
Sun Dec 19, 2010 9:51 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Doubt about filling VAF9 Form and Appendix 1 Form
Replies: 3
Views: 671
United Kingdom

Re: Doubt about filling VAF9 Form and Appendix 1 Form

Hi All, I am going to apply for Tier 1 visa from outside UK and have already filled the above mentioned forms. I need to clarify something (although it isn't a big thing). 1. VAF9 Form: Appendix A requires to mention supporting documents checklist. Due to short of space, I have mentioned the docume...
by gregshukla
Sun Dec 19, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Fund Maintenance
Replies: 1
Views: 365
United Kingdom

Re: Fund Maintenance

Hi, My Salary and the Minimum Fund ( 2800 Pounds) are in the same account. Should I get two back statments ? 1. Statment for 12 months period to match with pay slip 2. Statment for 4 months to match the fund maintenance. Thanks Your statement for the last 12 months would, by definition, also includ...
by gregshukla
Sun Dec 19, 2010 9:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: salary slips
Replies: 4
Views: 787
United Kingdom

Re: salary slips

shobhitmohan wrote:Hi,

Can someone please let me know If I need to stamp my salary slips from my employee? I have these salary slips in PDF format in my mail. Do I need to stamped these from my employer?

Appreciate your help

SMS
Would suggest you get them stamped and signed from your employer.
by gregshukla
Sun Dec 19, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Part 2.3 'Any other names you are known by'
Replies: 4
Views: 1259
United Kingdom

Guys, I explored the forum about my question. Most people seem to have done notazied copy for name mismatch. Is it really required? If we mention in the form any different name than the passport wouldn't it be sufficient? Your expert comments would help. regards The different name question is when ...